Communication

Oralism

Manualism

Auditory Training Lip Reading Speech Therapy

Signs/ Gestures Finger Spelling Mime

Total Communication
Oralism + Manualism

Facial Expression Body Language Lip Reading

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BOMBAY

DEGREE OF HEARING LOSS:

Normal Hearing

0 - 25 dB

Mild Hearing Loss Moderate Hearing Loss

Moderately Severe Hearing Loss Severe Hearing Loss

26 - 40 dB 41 - 55 dB
56 - 70 dB 71 - 90 dB

Profound Hearing Loss

91 - 120 dB

CLASSIFICATION:
BASED ON AGE:
Congenital hearing loss: Hearing loss occurs during the time of birth or before the acquisition of speech and language. Acquired hearing loss: Hearing loss occurs after the acquisition of speech and language.

BASED ON TYPE:
Conductive hearing loss: External and the middle ear is affected Neuro-Sensitive hearing loss: Inner ear is affected Mixed hearing loss: External or the middle ear or both and the inner ear are affected Recto cochlear type: Nerve pathway beyond the inner ear is affected.

IDENTIFICATION:
Exhibits specific problems in speaking, reading and spelling Difficulty in interpreting information Hesitates to interact verbally Masters language skills slowly Asking for repetitive instruction

Observable deformity of the ear Discharge from the ear

Complaining of pain in the ear frequently Turning his head frequently in order to hear well Unable to follow the instruction Scratching the ear frequently Focusing on the speakers face while listening to understand speech Asking for help from fellow students in taking notes when the teacher explains verbally in the classroom

CAUSES:
Genetic factors An accident to the pregnant mother Mother exposed to more X-rays

Pregnant mother affected with diseases like typhoid, small pox and chicken pox Usage of tablets having alcohol content Pre-mature and low birth weight
Child born with the disease called Jaundice Lack of development of the outer ear Diseases like small pox, chicken pox, typhoid, viral fever affecting the child Accident or when the child gets a blow on the ears

Harmful instruments like sticks, pencil edges, pins, etc., used to clean the ears
Exposed to very high decibel sounds

DEAFNESS
Loss of Hearing Who ?

cannot hear at all can hear only loud sounds, shouted words asking to repeat the words spoken

can hear only if the speaker is sitting in front

Persons with Disabilities Act (1995) has adopted the definition that a person shall be deemed to be deaf if he / she has loss of 60 decibels and more in the better ear in the conventional range of frequencies.

TIPS TO COMMUNIATE WITH DEAF PEOPLE:

Dont neglect a deaf person while speaking in a group. Always look directly at the deaf persons face while speaking or signing. If you are signing, sign at a moderate pace and legibly. Before talking or signing, always get the attention of the deaf person.

Speak slowly and clearly.

Look directly at the deaf person and maintain eye contact. Do not place any thing in your mouth while speaking to deaf person as it may lead to improper lip reading Repeat and use simpler and familiar words.

They Can Do.

Teachers for deaf students

Textiles

Electronic device servicing Computer programmers

Automobile industries

Lathes etc.